ABB University Switzerland

Course Program 2014

Part 3 – Communication Networks
ABB University Switzerland

ABB Switzerland Ltd

Baden
LC Communication Networks
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CHP511 will be familiar with most common distribution communication

technologies and will have the know-how to define communica-
Utility Communications – tion solutions in the distribution network.
Fundamentals
Learning objectives
– Explain different technologies in distribution networks
Course goal
– Show advantages and disadvantages of different technolo-
This modular course provides a thorough introduction to the
gies
technologies used in utility communication networks as well as
– Describe Ethernet solutions in distribution networks
an introduction to ABB’s product portfolio for utility communica-
– Describe modem solutions in distribution networks
tions. After the successful completion of the course, the partici-
– Describe wireless solutions in distribution networks
pant will have a clear understanding of the different services and
technologies (voice, data, and teleprotection) and the architec-
ture of utility communication networks.
Participants
Operation & maintenance personnel for regional utilities, system
Learning objectives
engineers, commissioning engineers, test engineers
– Describe typical utility communication network structure
– List the different applications and their components
– Identify the different technologies used in utility communica- Prerequisites
tion networks Good knowledge of Ethernet. Attendance of the course
‘Ethernet Switching and TCP/IP - Introduction’ (CHP522) is
recommended.
Participants
Good knowledge of Wireless Communication. Attendance of
Project managers, sales engineers, main contractors, junior sys-
the course ‘Wireless Communication - Introduction’ (CHP523) is
tem engineers, junior development engineers
recommended.

Prerequisites
Topics
General engineering background
– Overview over different technologies in distribution networks
– Advantages and disadvantages of different technologies
Topics
– Ethernet solutions
Day 1:
– Modem solutions
– Utility Communication Networks Overview
– Wireless solutions
– Fiber Optics Technology
– Introduction to PDH (E1/PCM30)
Methods
– Introduction to SDH Technology
Lectures, demo and practical exercises
Day 2:
– Fundamentals of Power Line Carriers Duration
– Applications: Power Line Carrier 3 days
– Introduction to Ethernet and TCP/IP communications and
applications
– Introduction to Wireless communications and applications CHP520
Day 3: Broadband Communication Networks
– Applications: Teleprotection
– Telecom Network Management Course goal
– Applications: Telephony This course provides a thorough introduction to fiber optics and
broadband communication networks as well as an overview
Methods of ABB’s respective products portfolio. After the successful
Lectures completion of the course, the participant will have a clear under-
standing of the network elements and the architecture of broad-
Duration band networks.
3 days (attendance on selected course days is possible)
Learning objectives
– Describe typical broadband communication network archi-
tecture
CHP516 – List ABB’s respective products portfolio
Distribution Communication Solutions – Have a clear understanding of the network elements used in
broadband networks
Course goal
This course provides an introduction to communication for Participants
distribution networks. This includes an overview over the most Project managers, sales engineers, main contractors, junior sys-
common technologies. After the introduction, solutions based tem engineers, junior development engineers
on fiber/copper as well as wireless solutions will be elaborated.
After the successful completion of the course the participants

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Prerequisites
General engineering background
CHP523
Wireless Communication –
Topics ­I ntroduction
– Fiber Optics
– SDH/PDH
Course goal
– SDH and PDH Multiplexers
This course provides a thorough introduction to Wireless Com-
– Network Architecture
munications used in Utility Communications as well as an over-
– IP integration into broadband networks
view of ABB’s respective products portfolio.
– Network Management Systems

Learning objectives
Methods
– Understand the principles of Wireless Communication
Lectures
– Get an overview of the different Wireless Communication
technologies used in Utility Communications networks
Duration – List the difference between the technologies
2 days – Understand the technical challenges of Wireless Communi-
cation
– List ABB’s respective products portfolio
CHP522
Participants
Ethernet Switching and TCP/IP – System engineers, commissioning engineers, development engi-
­I ntroduction neers, test engineers

Course goal Prerequisites

This course provides a thorough introduction to Ethernet General engineering background
Switching and the TCP/IP Protocol Family as used in LANs and
WANs. Topics
– Radio Propagation
Learning objectives – RF Terminology
– Get an overview of Ethernet and TCP/IP as used in utility – Modulation and Multiple Access Techniques
communication networks – Wireless Technologies used in Utility Communications
– Compare bridging, switching and routing – Applications for Wireless Technologies in Utility Communica-
– List the basics of VLANs and IP addressing tions
– Antennas and Feeders
Participants – Frequency Spectrum
System engineers, commissioning engineers, development engi- – Licensed and Unlicensed System
neers, test engineers
Methods
Prerequisites Lectures
General engineering background
Duration
Topics 2 days
– Internetworking
– OSI Model
– Ethernet Technology
– Bridging and Switching
CHS100
– Spanning Tree Protocol Power System Technology –
– VLANs Fundamentals
– IP and IP Addressing
– Routing
Course goal
The participants become familiar with the electrical power sys-
Methods tem and all its components and features. This familiarization is
Lectures, demo and practical exercises the basis for all engineering and operating activities in power
systems. They are introduced to the fundamentals of today’s
Duration technologies in substations (switchgear), substation automation
2 days including protection, communication and power system man-
agement.

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Learning objectives
– Describe the power system structure and behavior
CHP549
– Explain the different configurations of substations and their FOXMAN-EM
components
– List the functions of the automation and protection system
Network Management System
– Explain typical substation automation system structures
– Describe the most common protection schemes Course goal
– Explain how the primary system (switchgear) is interfaced This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to
with the substation automation system the FOXMAN-EM (Element Manager) and the FOXMAN-NV (Net-
– Describe the different means for the communication in pow- work View). After the successful completion of the course the
er systems participants will be familiar with the architecture, the options and
– Describe the basics of network management the different functions of the FOXMAN-EM/NV. They will be able
to configure the FOXMAN-EM/NV and to manage ABB supplied
Network Elements.
Participants
Consultants and employees from the electricity supply industry.
Personnel from ABB companies. Learning objectives
Note: This course is designed for newcomers in the area of – Understand the FOXMAN-EM/NV features, architecture and
power system technology. options
– Explain how to setup and administer the system
– Configure the topological map and user interface
Prerequisites
– Explain how to manage faults and maintain the system
College qualification or equivalent.
– Configure FOXMAN-EM/NV to manage different types of
Network Elements
Topics
– Power system description
Participants
Voltage levels, substations as power grid nodes Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
Transmission vs. distribution power systems missioning engineers, test engineers
Power system faults and disturbances
Network equations and state estimation, network stability, Prerequisites
Generation, active and reactive power, P-f relationship, Q-V Attendance of equipment courses which have to be managed
relationship, Power quality by the FOXMAN-EM
Principles of power system management
Idea and concept of Smart-grids Topics
– Substations and their components – Network Management Fundamentals
Fundamentals of substation design and their components – FOXMAN-EM Features
High voltage switchgear installations with air (AIS) and SF6 – FOXMAN-NV Features
gas insulation (GIS), innovative switchgear solutions – System Setup and Administration
– Configuration Management
Single line configurations for transmission (HV) and distribu-
– Fault Management
tion (MV)
– Working with Maps on the FOXMAN-NV
– Substation automation and protection
Monitoring, control and automation principles for power sys-
Methods
tems
Lectures, demo and practical exercises
Protection principles for power systems
Substation automation including also protection functions
Duration
Substation automation structures and architectures 1 day
Protection of generators, transformers, lines and busbars
Communication for substation automation and protection
– Power system management and related communication
Functions and management levels (network control) CHP552
Communication in power systems (utility communication) FOX515H & Hs
Multiservice Utility-Multiplexer
Methods
Lectures, demonstrations, audio-visuals.
Course goal
This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to
Duration the FOX515H and FOX515Hs products. After the successful
5 days (until Friday noon) completion of the course, the participants will be familiar with
the features, applications and options of the FOX515H and the
FOX515Hs. They will be able to configure and maintain both
equipment in a network.

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Learning objectives Prerequisites
– Understand the FOX515H and FOX515Hs features, applica- Good knowledge of analog and especially digital communica-
tions, architecture and options tions. Attendance of the course ‘Broadband Communication
– List the different options of accessing/managing the Networks’ (CHP520) and/or ‘Utility Communications - Funda-
FOX515H and the FOX515Hs. mentals’ (CHP511) is strongly recommended.
– Configure the FOX515H and the FOX515Hs
– Configure the PDH/Ethernet/SDH main features and inter- Topics
faces – FOX505 Features and Applications
– Explain the maintenance and alarm/status reporting func- – System Architecture
tions – Equipment Configuration using FOXView
– Cross-connectivity
Participants – SDH/PDH Applications
Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com- – Voice Applications
missioning engineers, test engineers – Data Applications
– Synchronization
Prerequisites – Management Communication
Good knowledge of IP, Ethernet switching and SDH. Atten- – Maintenance
dance of the course ‘Ethernet Switching and TCP/IP - Introduc-
tion’ (CHP522) and/or ‘Broadband Communication Networks’ Methods
(CHP520) is recommended. Lectures, demo and practical exercises

Topics Duration
– FOX515H and FOX515Hs Features and Applications 4 days
– Equipment Architecture and Options
– SDH and E1 Connectivity
– Redundancy and Protection
– Ethernet / EoS including VLANs CHP554
– Equipment Configuration FOXView Enterprise
– Maintenance
Network Management System
Methods
Course goal
Lectures, demo and practical exercises
This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to
the FOXView Enterprise Network Management System. After
Duration
the successful completion of the course the participants will be
3 days
familiar with the architecture, the options and the different func-
tions of the FOXView. They will be able to configure the FOX-
View and to manage ABB supplied Network Elements.
CHP553
Learning objectives
FOX505 Access Multiplexer – Understand the FOXView features, architecture and options
– Explain how to setup and administer the system
Course goal – Configure the topological map and user interface
This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to – Explain how to manage faults and maintain the system
the FOX505 as access multiplexer. After the successful comple-
tion of the course the participants will be familiar with the archi-
Participants
tecture and the most widely used interfaces and options of the
Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
FOX505. They will be able to configure and maintain the equip-
missioning engineers, test engineers
ment in a network.

Prerequisites
Learning objectives
Attendance of equipment courses which have to be managed
– Understand the FOX505 features, applications, architecture
by the FOXView.
and options
– List the different options of accessing/managing the FOX505
– Configure the FOX505 using the FOXView Topics
– Configure the PDH/Ethernet/SDH main features and inter- – Network Management Fundamentals
faces – FOXView Features
– Explain the maintenance and alarm/status reporting func- – System Setup and Administration
tions – Topological Map and User Interface
– Fault Management
– Provisioning
Participants
– Platform Administration and Maintenance
Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
missioning engineers, test engineers

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Methods
Lectures, demo and practical exercises
CHP558
AFS600 Switch Family
Duration
1 day Course goal
This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to
the AFS600 Switch Family. After the successful completion of
the course, the participants will be familiar with the features,
CHP556 applications and options of the AFS600 Switch Family. They will
FOX660 Multiservice Utility Multiplexer be able to configure and maintain the equipment in a network.

Course goal Learning objectives

This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to – Understand the AFS features, applications and architecture
the FOX660 product. After the successful completion of the – Configure the basic parameters
course, the participants will be familiar with the features, appli- – Configure the switching and VLAN parameters
cations and options of the FOX660. They will be able to config- – Configure the redundancy parameters for RSTP, MRP,
ure and maintain the equipment in a network. E-MRP, HSR and PRP
– Configure AFS for substation and distribution networks
Learning objectives – Explain the maintenance and alarm/status reporting func-
– Understand the FOX660 features, applications, architecture tions
and options
– List the different options of accessing/managing the FOX660 Participants
– Configure the FOX660 using the FOXMAN-CT Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
– Configure the PDH/ SDH main features and interfaces missioning engineers, test engineers
– Configure the basic Ethernet features
– Explain the maintenance and alarm/status reporting func- Prerequisites
tions Good knowledge of Ethernet. Attendance of the course ‘Ether-
net Switching and TCP/IP - Introduction’ (CHP522) is recom-
Participants mended.
Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
missioning engineers, test engineers Topics
– Features and Applications
Prerequisites – Equipment Architecture
Good knowledge of IP, Ethernet switching and SDH. Atten- – Equipment Configuration
dance of the course ‘Ethernet Switching and TCP/IP - Introduc- – Redundancy Techniques
tion’ (CHP522) and/or ‘Broadband Communication Networks’ – Maintenance
(CHP520) is recommended.
Methods
Topics Lectures, demo and practical exercises
– FOX660 Features and Applications
– Equipment Architecture and Options Duration
– SDH and E1 Connectivity 3 days
– Redundancy and Protection
– Synchronization
– Basic Ethernet features
– Equipment Configuration with FOXMAN-CT CHP559
– Management Communication AFR677 Router
– Maintenance
Course goal
Methods This course provides a thorough and practical introduction
Lectures, demo and practical exercises to the AFR677 Router. After the successful completion of the
course, the participants will be familiar with the features, appli-
Duration cations and options of the AFR677 Router. They will be able to
3 days configure and maintain the equipment in a network.
Additional 2 days are required for Advanced Ethernet Features
(MPLS-TP, Circuit Emulation, Synchronous Ethernet, PTP IEEE
1588 and OTN)

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Learning objectives Prerequisites
– Understand the AFR677 features, applications and architec- Good knowledge of Ethernet, Switching, TCP/IP and IP Rout-
ture ing. Attendance of the course ‘Ethernet Switching and TCP/IP
– Configure AFR677 for port based and VLAN based Router – Introduction’ (CHP522) is recommended.
Interfaces Good knowledge of AFS600 Switch Family Equipment or atten-
– Configure AFR677 for Static, RIP and OSPF Routing Proto- dance of course ‘AFS600 Switch Family ‘(CHP558) is required.
col
– Configure AFR677 for VRRP redundancy Topics
– Configure AFR677 for ACL – AFF Features and Applications
– Configure AFR677 for utilities networks – Equipment Architecture
– Explain the maintenance and alarm/status reporting func- – Equipment Configuration
tions – Maintenance

Participants Methods
Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com- Lectures, demo and practical exercises
missioning engineers, test engineers
Duration
Prerequisites 2 days
Good knowledge of Ethernet, IP and Routing Protocols. Atten-
dance of the course ‘Ethernet Switching and TCP/IP - Introduc-
tion’ (CHP522) is recommended.
Good knowledge of AFS600 Switch Family Equipment or atten- CHP561
dance of course ‘AFS600 Switch Family ‘(CHP558) is required. AFSView
Topics
Network Management System
– AFR677 Features and Applications
– Equipment Architecture Course goal
– Equipment Configuration This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to
– Maintenance the AFSView Network Management System. After the success-
ful completion of the course the participants will be familiar with
the architecture, the options and the different functions of the
Methods
AFSView. They will be able to configure the AFSView and to
Lectures, demo and practical exercises
manage ABB supplied Network Elements.

Duration
Learning objectives
3 days
– Understand the AFSView features and architecture
– Explain how to setup and administer the system
– Configure the topological map and user interface
CHP560 – Explain how to manage faults and maintain the system
AFF Firewall
Participants
Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
Course goal
missioning engineers, test engineers
This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to
the AFF Firewall. After the successful completion of the course,
the participants will be familiar with the features, applications Prerequisites
and options of the AFF Firewall. They will be able to configure Attendance of equipment courses which have to be managed
and maintain the equipment in a network. by the AFSView

Learning objectives Topics

– Understand the AFF features, applications, architecture – AFSView Features
– Configure AFF for Port-Forwarding and Packet Filtering – System Setup and Administration
– Configure AFF for Network Address Translation (NAT) – Topological Map and User Interface
– Configure AFF for Virtual Private Networks (VPN) – Fault Management
– Explain the maintenance and alarm/status reporting func- – Platform Administration and Maintenance
tions
Methods
Participants Lectures, demo and practical exercises
Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
missioning engineers, test engineers Duration
1 day

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CHP568
ETL600 R3
Universal Digital PLC Equipment
Course goal
This course provides fundamental know-how of power line
carrier technology and detailed information about the ETL600
Release 3. After the successful completion of this course, the
participant will be familiar with the features and applications of
the ETL600 R3 product and will be able to configure and main-
tain the equipment.
CHP569
ETL600 R4
for Experienced ETL600 R3 Users
Course goal
This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to
new features and modules of the ETL600 Release 4 compared
to Release 3. After the successful completion of this course, the
participant will be familiar with the new functions and applica-
tions of the ETL600 R4 product and will be able to configure
and maintain the equipment.

Learning objectives Learning objectives

– Understand the fundamentals of Power Line Carrier technol- – Understand the ETL600 R4 features, applications, architec-
ogy ture and options
– Understand the ETL600 R3 features, applications, architec- – Configure the new modules of ETL600 R4 using the HMI600
ture and options software
– Configure the ETL600 R3 using the HMI600 software – Configure new LAN services and digital transit of speech
– Configure analog, digital, LAN and Teleprotection services channels
– Change of RF Frequencies (incl. Filter Tuning) – Tuning of Tx-Filters
– Test the equipment and measure the attenuation and return – Testing of new functions
loss of power line
– Commissioning tests following check list Participants
– Explain the maintenance and alarm/status reporting func- Operation and maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
tions missioning engineers, test engineers

Participants Prerequisites
Operation and maintenance personnel, system engineers, com- Good knowledge of ETL600 R3 Universal Digital PLC Equip-
missioning engineers, test engineers ment or attendance of course ‘ ETL600 R3 Universal Digital PLC
Equipment ‘ (CHP568) is required.
Prerequisites Good knowledge of IP and Ethernet switching. Attendance
Good knowledge of Utility Communications of the course ‘Ethernet Switching and TCP/IP - Introduction’
(CHP522) is recommended.
Topics
– Fundamentals of Power Line Carrier Technology Topics
– ETL600 R3 Product Family: Features & Applications – ETL600 R4 Product Family: Features & Applications
– Equipment Architecture – ETL600 R4 Equipment Architecture
– Equipment Configuration with the HMI600 Software – ETL600 R4 Equipment Configuration with the HMI600 Soft-
– Analog Services ware
– Digital Services – Tx-Filter Tuning
– LAN Applications – Digital Transit of compressed telephony channels
– Teleprotection Applications and Testing – New LAN Features
– RF Filter tuning – Test
– Commissioning, Tests and Maintenance
Methods
Methods Lectures, demo and practical exercises
Lectures, demo and practical exercises
Duration
Duration 2 days
5 days

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CHP570
ETL600 R4
Universal Digital PLC Equipment
Course goal
This course provides fundamental know-how of power line
carrier technology and detailed information about the ETL600
Release 4. After the successful completion of this course, the
participant will be familiar with the features and applications of
the ETL600 R4 product and will be able to configure and main-
tain the equipment.
Learning objectives
– Understand the fundamentals of Power Line Carrier technol-
ogy
– Understand the ETL600 R4 features, applications, architec-
ture and options
– Configure the ETL600 R4 using the HMI600 software
– Configure analog, digital, LAN and Teleprotection services
– Change of RF Frequencies (incl. Filter Tuning)
– Test the equipment and measure the attenuation and return
loss of power line
– Commissioning tests following check list
– Explain the maintenance and alarm/status reporting func-
tions
Participants
Operation and maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
missioning engineers, test engineers
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of Utility Communications
Good knowledge of IP and Ethernet switching. Attendance
of the course ‘Ethernet Switching and TCP/IP - Introduction’
(CHP522) is recommended.
Topics
– Fundamentals of Power Line Carrier Technology
– ETL600 R4 Product Family: Features & Applications
– Equipment Architecture
– Equipment Configuration with the HMI600 Software
– Analog Services
– Digital Services
– LAN Applications
– Teleprotection Applications and Testing
– RF Filter tuning
– Commissioning, Tests and Maintenance
Methods
Lectures, demo and practical exercises
Duration
5 days
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CHP574
NSD570 Teleprotection Equipment
Course goal
This course provides fundamental know-how of Teleprotection
technology and detailed information about the NSD570. After
the successful completion of this course, the participant will be
familiar with the features and applications of the NSD570 and
will be able to configure and maintain the equipment.
Learning objectives
– Understand the fundamentals of Teleprotection
– Understand the NSD570 features, applications, architecture
and options
– Configure the NSD570 using the HMI570 software
– Configure the main parameters and line interfaces
– Test the equipment
– Explain the maintenance and alarm/status reporting func-
tions
Participants
Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
missioning engineers, test engineers
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of Utility Communications. Experience with
relay protection is an advantage.
Topics
– Teleprotection Fundamentals: Distance Line Protection,
Breaker Failure Protection, Transformer protection
– NSD570 - Features and Applications
– Equipment Architecture and Interfaces
– Equipment Setup and Programming
– HMI570 Configuration Software
– Equipment Test and Maintenance
Method
Lectures, demo and practical exercises
Duration
2,5 days
Additional half day is required for detailed information and prac-
tical exercises on GOOSE Protection Relay Interface G3LS.
CHP580
ARxxx SCADA Radio Modem Family
Course goal
This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to
the ARxxx SCADA Radio Modem Family. It provides also a
theoretical introduction to wireless communication for SCADA
Radio Modems. After the successful completion of the course,
the participants will be familiar with the features, applications
and options of the ARxx equipment Family. They will be able to
configure and maintain the equipment in a network.
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Learning objectives
– Understand the specificity of SCADA Wireless Communica-
tion
– Understand the ARxxx features, applications, architecture
and options
– Configure the ARxxx using the configuration tool
– Explain the maintenance, monitoring and diagnostics func-
tions
Participants
Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
missioning engineers, test engineers
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of wireless communications. Attendance of
the course ‘Wireless Communication – Introduction’ (CHP523) is
recommended.
Basic knowledge of telemetry systems is recommended.
Topics
– SCADA Radios in Utility Communications Systems
– SCADA Wireless Communication
– Equipment Architecture and Interfaces
– Equipment Setup and Programming
– Configuration Software
– Equipment Test and Maintenance
Method
Lectures, demo and practical exercises
Duration
3 days
CHP582
Tropos Wireless Mesh Networks
Course goal
This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to
Tropos Wireless Mesh Networks. After the successful comple-
tion of the course, the participants will be familiar with the
equipment, features, applications and options of the Tropos
product portfolio. They will be able to configure and maintain the
equipment used in a typical Tropos Wireless Mesh Networks.
Learning objectives
– Understand the different equipment available in this portfolio
– Understand the features, applications, architecture and
options of a typical Tropos Wireless Mesh Networks
– Understand how the overall system works
– Learn how to plan the deployment of the system
– Configure the equipment
– Learn how to use the Network Management System
– Explain the maintenance and alarm/status reporting func-
tions
Participants
Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
missioning engineers, test engineers
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of IP, Ethernet, switching and routing. Atten-
dance of the course ‘Ethernet Switching and TCP/IP - Introduc-
tion’ (CHP522) is recommended.
Good knowledge of Wireless Communication. Attendance of
the course ‘Wireless Communication - Introduction’ (CHP523) is
recommended.
Topics
– Tropos Portfolio
– System and Product Features, Applications, Architecture
and Options
– Overall System Working
– Deployment Planning
– Equipment Configuration
– System Management
– Test and Maintenance
Methods
Lectures, demo and practical exercises
Duration
4 days
CHP586
iS3000 SIP@NET Telephone System
Course goal
This course gives a thorough and practical introduction to
the iS3000 SIP@NET Series PABX. The main focus is on the
iS3000-19L (with the latest technology), which is also the hard-
ware platform for the practical exercises. After the successful
completion of the course the participant will be familiar with
the features, applications and the most widely used options of
the iS3000 series. He/she will understand the internal number-
ing scheme and the subscriber line settings and will be able to
actually modify/program these features on the exchange. The
participant will also understand the essentials of iS3000 SIP@
NET trunk connections and will be able to read out the respec-
tive configuration data from the exchange.
Learning objectives
– Understand the fundamentals of telephony in utility commu-
nication systems
– Understand the Hybrid iS3000 features, applications, archi-
tecture and options
– Explain the numbering schemes and different facilities
– Configure the iS3000 using the SMPC Software
– Read the trunk configuration parameters
– Explain the administrative maintenance functions
Participants
Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
missioning engineers, test engineers
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of Utility Communications
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Topics Topics
– Telephony in Utility Communication Systems – Analog Trunks
– iS3000 SIP@NET Features and Applications: – Digital Trunks
Analog and Digital Subscriber Lines – Digital Trunking Protocols
Analog and Digital Trunk Lines – Configuration of Digital Trunk Lines
– Equipment Architecture – Advanced features such as DECT and Voice over IP
– Configuration with SMPC Software
– Numbering Schemes Method
– Facilities Lectures, Demo and Practical Exercises
– Administrative maintenance
– Reading of Trunk Configuration parameters Duration
– Overview of Telephony Solutions 5 days

Method
Lectures, Demo and Practical Exercises
CHP592
Duration FOX515 Access/Transport Multiplexer
5 days
For Operation & maintenance personnel, it is recommended Course goal
after the participation on this training to attend the course This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to
‘iS3000 SIP@NET Trunk Routing and Advanced Features‘ the FOX515 as access and transport multiplexer. After the suc-
(CHP587) cessful completion of the course the participants will be familiar
with the architecture and the most widely used interfaces and
options of the FOX515. They will be able to configure and main-
CHP587 tain the equipment in a network.

iS3000 SIP@NET Trunk Routing and Learning objectives

Advanced Features – Understand the FOX515 features, applications, architecture
and options
– List the different options of accessing/managing the FOX515
Course goal
– Configure the FOX515 using the UCST Software
This course is based on the iS3000 SIP@NET Telephone Sys-
– Configure the PDH/Ethernet/SDH main features and inter-
tem course and provides in-depth information on trunk lines
faces
and introduces advanced features like VoIP (Voice over IP) and
– Explain the maintenance and alarm/status reporting func-
DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telephony). After the suc-
tions
cessful completion of the course the participant will understand
analog and digital trunk lines on the iS3000 SIP@NET and will
be able to actually program routes for trunk connections. The Participants
participants will understand the essentials of VoIP and DECT Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
and know how these technologies can be used on the iS3000 missioning engineers, test engineers
SIP@NET.
Prerequisites
Learning objectives Good knowledge of analog and especially digital communica-
– Explain the available types of trunks and their protocols in tions. Attendance of the course ‘Broadband Communication
details Networks’ (CHP520) and/or ‘Utility Communications - Funda-
– Understand the iS3000 Network Design mentals’ (CHP511) is strongly recommended.
– Configure analog/digital trunk lines
– Read the trunk configuration parameters Topics
– List different types of advanced features used on the iS3000 – FOX515 Features and Applications
SIP@NET – System Architecture
– Equipment Configuration using UCST Software
Participants – Cross-connectivity
Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com- – SDH/PDH Applications
missioning engineers, test engineers – Voice Applications
– Data Applications
– Teleprotection Application
Prerequisites
– Synchronization
Attendance of course ‘iS3000 SIP@NET Telephone System’
– Management Communication
(CHP586) is required.

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Methods
Lectures, demo and practical exercises
CHP595
FOX615 Utility Grade
Duration Universal Access/Transport M
­ ultiplexer
5 days
Course goal
This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to
CHP593 the FOX615 as access and transport multiplexer. After the suc-
cessful completion of the course the participants will be familiar
FOXMAN-UN with the architecture and the most widely used interfaces and
Network Management System options of the FOX615. They will be able to configure and main-
tain the equipment in a network.
Course goal
This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to Learning objectives
the FOXMAN-UN Network Management System. After the suc- – Understand the FOX615 features, applications, architecture
cessful completion of the course the participants will be familiar and options
with the architecture and the different functions of the FOXMAN- – List the different options of accessing/managing the FOX615
UN. They will be able to configure the FOXMAN-UN and to man- – Configure the FOX615 using the FOXCST Software
age ABB supplied Network Elements. – Configure the PDH/Ethernet/SDH main features and inter-
faces
Learning objectives – Explain the maintenance and alarm/status reporting func-
– Understand the FOXMAN-UN features, architecture and tions
options
– Explain how to setup and administer the system Participants
– Configure the system Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com-
– Explain how to manage faults and maintain the system missioning engineers, test engineers
– Explain the system installation and how to use the network-
ing package Prerequisites
Good knowledge of analog and especially digital communica-
Participants tions. Attendance of the course ‘Broadband Communication
Operation & maintenance personnel, system engineers, com- Networks’ (CHP520) and/or ‘Utility Communications - Funda-
missioning engineers, test engineers mentals’ (CHP511) is strongly recommended.
Good knowledge of IP and Ethernet switching. Attendance
Prerequisites of the course ‘Ethernet Switching and TCP/IP - Introduction’
Attendance of equipment courses which have to be managed (CHP522) is recommended.
by the FOXMAN-UN.
Topics
Topics – FOX615 Features and Applications
– FOXMAN-UN Architecture – System Architecture
– Key Features – Equipment Configuration using FOXCST Software
– System Setup and Administration – Cross-connectivity
– Configuration Management – SDH/PDH Applications
– Fault Management – Voice Applications
– Performance Management – Data Applications
– Networking Package – Teleprotection Application
– System Installation – Synchronization
– Management Communication
Methods
Lectures, demo and practical exercises Methods
Lectures, demo and practical exercises
Duration
3 days Duration
5 days

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CHP596
FOX615 for Experienced FOX515
Users
Course goal
This course provides a thorough and practical introduction to
the FOX615 as access and transport multiplexer. After the suc-
cessful completion of the course the participants will be familiar
with the architecture, the Ethernet enhanced features and the
most widely used interfaces and options of the FOX615. They
will be able to configure and maintain the equipment in a net-
work. Furthermore they will be able to troubleshoot and com-
mission the FOX615. Finally they will be able to integrate the
FOX615 in an existing FOX Family product network.

Learning objectives
– Understand the FOX615 features, applications, architecture
and options
– List the different options of accessing/managing the FOX615
– Configure the FOX615 using the FOXCST Software
– Configure the PDH/Ethernet/SDH main features and inter-
faces
– Configure Ethernet enhanced features
– Explain the maintenance and alarm/status reporting func-
tions
– Understand how to troubleshoot and maintain the FOX615
– Understand how to commission and test the FOX615
– Understand how to integrate the FOX615 in an existing FOX
Family product network

Participants
Operation & maintenance personnel, commissioning engineers

Prerequisites
High knowledge and practical experiences on the FOX515
equipment
Good knowledge of IP and Ethernet switching. Attendance
of the course ‘Ethernet Switching and TCP/IP - Introduction’
(CHP522) is recommended.

Topics
– FOX615 Features and Applications
– System Architecture
– Equipment Configuration using FOXCST Software
– Cross-connectivity
– SDH/PDH Applications
– Ethernet Enhanced Features
– Voice Applications
– Data Applications
– Teleprotection Application
– Synchronization
– Management Communication
– Troubleshooting
– Maintenance
– Commissioning
– Integration to existing FOX Family product network

Methods
Lectures, demo and practical exercises

Duration
5 days

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